Lima armory- repairing and painting of drill floor walls and ceiling

The State of Ohio Adjutant General's Department is seeking qualified contractors to perform repair and painting services for the Lima Armory located at 855 S. Collet St. in Lima, Ohio, specifically focusing on the drill floor walls and ceiling. The project involves comprehensive plastering and painting work, requiring contractors to furnish all necessary labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and utilities to complete the renovation. Specific deliverables include sand scraping and cleaning loose plaster and paint areas, patching plaster to blend with surrounding surfaces, and repainting with one coat of primer and two coats of Sherwin Williams Pro Mar 200 paint using sprayed or rolled application. Contractors must provide scaffolding or lifts for high areas, maintain a dumpster for debris removal, and ensure daily cleanup and final restoration of the area to safe, normal operating conditions. The bid (number SRC0000027898) must be submitted through the OhioBuys online platform by February 20, 2025, with bids remaining valid for 60 days. Site visits are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Project Officer Kerry Hawke between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with proper facilities to ensure prompt performance.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation from various business classifications, including Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (EDGE), Veteran-Friendly Businesses (VBE), and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE). Bidders must submit comprehensive compliance verification documentation, including an Acord Certificate of Liability Insurance, Stop Gap coverage, current address verification, and the Contractor/Subcontractor Affirmation and Disclosure Form. Specific restrictions include prohibiting services performed outside the United States without a state waiver and banning purchases or investments involving Russian institutions or companies. Contractors must also provide an Affirmative Action Program Verification Form, Secretary of State Charter/Registration Number, current Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Certification, and any applicable specialty trade certifications. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project is funded through appropriations from the General Assembly and potential cooperative agreements through the National Guard Bureau's Office of Grants and Cooperative Agreements. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, past performance, management skills, and contract execution capabilities.